If you want to completely change a room, the most dramatic change you can make is to install a new floor. But should you choose bamboo laminate flooring, vinyl plank flooring, or even carpeting?
One of the primary types of flooring that people choose is ceramic tile. Ceramic tile is so popular because of its versatility. It’s attractive, it’s durable. And, it lasts a long time.
In laying ceramic tile, preparation of the floor is critical. The most important thing is that you start with a clean, flat floor. That means removing all carpeting, old tile, nails, and so on. If the floor is unlevel, you should take steps to level it. If necessary, you may have to lay a sub-flooring over the existing floor in order to get a nice flat surface.
Once you’ve prepared the sub-floor, the next step is to choose your starting point.
A professional will normally choose to lay tile starting at the center of the area and move outwards from there. This is because the center of most rooms is the natural focal point for people entering it. You get the focal point right, and the rest will fall into line.
When you have found the center, you simply snap chalk lines to help guide yourself in the laying of the first tiles. When you’ve reached this point, you’ve completed the most difficult part of your task.
Going forward, your tasks are relative simple. You’ll primarily be mixing the tile adhesive, applying the adhesive to the back of the tiles, and laying it on the floor – moving outwards from the center of the room towards the wall. It may be necessary to cut tile pieces as you near the wall or corners.
When the tile adhesive is dry, apply grout to fill in the joints. Finally wipe the grout residue.
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